The Best Luxury
Hotels in Cairns

Delightful property. Unique. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Centrally located at the northern end of Cairns iconic waterfront Esplanade, Crystalbrook Riley features 311 stylish rooms and suites, three restaurants and bars including Cairns’ highest rooftop bar, Rocco, an expansive lagoon pool and private beach, the stunning Eléme Day Spa, functions and events spaces for up to 400 people and a 24-hour fitness centre. This 5-star property is set a short distance from attractions such as the Centre of Contemporary Arts, the Cairns Performing Arts Centre, and Cairns Hospital. The property is a 10-minute walk from the Great Barrier Reef Departure Terminal and a 7-minute drive from Flecker Botanic Gardens. The nearest airport is Cairns Airport, 5 km from the property. Most of Riley’s contemporary rooms and suites have spacious balconies. Family rooms have two bedrooms and two bathrooms, while suites and rooms have a mix of urban, resort and sea views. Each room features its own Apple iPad control centre complete with healthy living apps, a 55-inch Smart TV, Staycast by Google for video streaming, access to hundreds of complimentary movies and box sets, blackout blinds, a rainforest shower head and Nespresso coffee machine with recyclable pods. All public and in-room areas are equipped with free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is served daily at the property. Enjoy modern dining at Paper Crane restaurant and bar or indulge in 24-hour in-room dining from 6 November, 2018. Greenfields and Rocco, Cairns’ highest rooftop bar, will be open for guests to enjoy at the property from December 2018. You can lounge poolside in a cabana or at Riley’s man-made beach, or do laps in the lap pool. There is also a 24-hour fitness centre at the property. Watch one of 200 free recent release movies or stream straight from your in-room Apple iPad. You can also book your trip to the Reef or beyond from the interactive lobby tour space. Show full description

Unique. Beautiful. Superb interior design. Popular among women. Waters Edge Apartments offer luxury, spacious, self-catering accommodation on the seafront of Cairns, a vibrant, tropical city with a relaxed atmosphere and easy access to the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy stylish living in the minimalist Waters Edge Apartment Cairns. Each apartment offers home comforts, including 2 bathrooms (one with spa bath), full laundry and ironing facilities, and security intercom. The modern audio-visual equipment and Wi-Fi connection complete the picture. A fully equipped kitchen with granite and stainless steel fittings allows you to prepare your own meals. You can enjoy them on your large balcony with either esplanade or sea views, or on your private pool terrace. Alternatively, you can stroll down the Esplanade Boardwalk and try one of the restaurants specialising in seafood and authentic Australian cuisine. Whether your idea of a perfect holiday is soaking up the sun, combining retail therapy with great nightlife, or being active with water sports, you can experience it in Cairns. A swimming lagoon with barbecue areas, designed in the shape of Queensland, is the latest hit attraction. From here you can get to the Great Barrier Reef in less than 1 hour by boat or explore the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest. Show full description

Hip. Very stylish. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Located in Cairns, 1.1 km from Cairns Station, Crystalbrook Flynn provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a city view. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns Regional Gallery and The Cairns Civic Theater. The nearest airport is Cairns Airport, 7 km from Crystalbrook Flynn. Show full description

Charming. Trendy. Rooftop pool. Crystalbrook Bailey features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar in Cairns. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has city views and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and room service for guests. At the hotel, every room has a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Cairns Convention Centre, The Center of Contemporary Arts and Cairns Regional Gallery. The nearest airport is Cairns Airport, 7 km from Crystalbrook Bailey. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Elegant. The 5-star Shangri-La Hotel offers luxury accommodation with stunning views of the Cairns Marlin Marina. It features an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi internet access. Shangri-La is located just a 10-minute drive from Cairns Airport. The Great Barrier Reef Departure Terminal and the Pier Shopping Centre are located within 3 minutes’ walking distance. All rooms feature a private balcony overlooking a tropical garden, Trinity Bay or Marlin Marina. Flat-screen satellite TV and comfortable bathrobes and slippers are included. Other features include a laptop safe and minibar. Guests at The Marina Shangri-La can work out at the well-equipped fitness centre They can also make use of the complimentary shoeshine service, or get travel advice from the tour desk. The Backyard is a vibrant, relaxed venue with a distinct local North Queensland personality. The bar staff can share their local area and knowledge. With a choice of seating areas at the bar, on the deck or garden, guests can enjoy uninterrupted views of the waterfront, watch the boats or relax and take in the marina views and mountain range beyond. The outdoor bar is the service point of the garden area, giving customers a unique outdoor experience year round. The venue features innovative drinks and creative dishes. Show full description

Unique. Great views. Great location. Located on The Esplanade, Cairns Aquarius Holiday Apartments are ideally located on the beautiful Cairns oceanfront with local restaurants and attractions just a few steps away. Ideally located for a holiday stay, Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal is just a few short minutes walk and all other attractions are within very easy reach. Cairns Airport is just a 10-minute drive. Every apartment boasts a large balcony with stunning oceans views, air-conditioned accommodation, and is fully self-contained with well equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. This is the ideal location to enjoy a holiday in Cairns and to relax after a day on the reef. Show full description

Highly elegant. Great breakfast. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Featuring elegant rooms with a spa bath and a balcony overlooking Cairns or Trinity Inlet, Pullman Reef Hotel is only 250 metres from Cairns Esplanade. It features a casino and 4 bars with live music. Each room has a large bathroom with luxury C.O. The modern air-conditioned rooms have flat-screen cable TV and a tea and coffee maker. Bigelow toiletries. Pullman Reef Hotel Casino is 5 minutes’ walk from Cairns Convention Centre, and 15 minutes’ drive from Cairns Airport. Pullman Reef Hotel features a rooftop swimming pool, spa pool and sauna. The tour desk can arrange activities such as diving and snorkeling, and day trips to the Great Barrier Reef. The award-winning Tamarind Restaurant features Thai-inspired fusion cuisine. Flinders Bar & Grill offers light meals in a casual setting. Show full description

Lovely interior design. Great location. Popular among women. Situated on the Cairns Esplanade, this 5 star property features self-contained apartments. Guests enjoy 2 swimming pools, a sauna and a fitness centre. Each apartment features a spacious living room which opens onto a balcony or patio with an outdoor setting. All apartments include a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and satellite TV. Guests can relax on the sun loungers by the pool, surrounded by a lovely palm tree garden. There is a tour desk, massage service and BBQ area available for guest use. Vision Apartments are just 100 metres from restaurants, shops and bars. It is a 5-minute walk from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal and Cairns Cruise Ship Terminal. Cairns Airport is 7 minutes’ drive away. Show full description

Cool. Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Popular among women. Ideally located in the central business district of Cairns, Queensland, this dream destination is situated just off the Esplanade, only a short stroll from the main Cairns shopping precinct. Relax around the pool, or enjoy a refreshing swim. When ready to go out, ask at the tour desk for advice. Return with an appetite, and have fun with the barbecue facilities. Free Wi-Fi access is available. 201 Lake Street is beautifully landscaped with palms and tropical plants. This is a 6-storey, 4.5 star, air-conditioned building. It contains contemporary 1 and 2-bedroom apartments that strike a perfect balance between comfort and style. Each 201 residence is spacious and offers modern décor with stylish fittings. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Great value. Set in Cairns, 3.3 km from Cairns Station, Cairns Colonial Club Resort offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can have a drink at the bar. At the hotel, every room includes a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, the units at Cairns Colonial Club Resort have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms will provide you with a terrace. At the accommodation all rooms come with bed linen and towels. At Cairns Colonial Club Resort you will find a restaurant serving Italian, Australian and international cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. The hotel offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis at Cairns Colonial Club Resort, and car hire is available. Cairns Convention Centre is 4.8 km from the accommodation, while Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens is 2.7 km away. The nearest airport is Cairns Airport, 3 km from Cairns Colonial Club Resort. Show full description

Apartment hotel. Great views. Rooftop pool. These 4. 5-star apartments offer absolute waterfront, luxury apartments just a 1-minute stroll away from Cairns Waterfront Marina. Guests at Cairns Private Apartments enjoy an outdoor swimming pool, a spa pool, a sauna and a fitness centre. Cairns Private Apartments offer Double/Twin rooms as well as 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments that are fully self-contained and offer panoramic views of the sea. The property is situated close to a wide variety of fine restaurants and bars. Cairns city centre is also a 1-minute walk away along the harbour boardwalk. Show full description

Rooftop bar. Rooftop restaurant. Located in the heart of Cairns on the Esplanade, Oaks Cairns Hotel is a short walk from the beachfront boardwalk and Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, as well as restaurants and bars. The city of Cairns is a suitable base for guests wanting to explore the Great Barrier Reef, tropical islands or the Wet Tropics World Heritage Rainforest. Brand new in 2020, the hotel offers spacious guest rooms, a rooftop restaurant and a cocktail bar. Free WiFi is available. The rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Popular points of interest near Oaks Cairns Hotel include Cairns Regional Gallery, The Center of Contemporary Arts and The Cairns Civic Theater. The nearest airport is Cairns Airport, 7 km from the accommodation. Public parking can be found nearby. Show full description

Elegant. Superb breakfast. Comfortable beds. Located on The Esplanade, Cairns Harbourside Hotel offers rooms with stunning views of Trinity Bay or the surrounding mountains. Each room boasts a balcony. Cairns Harbourside Hotel is 10 minutes’ walk from the Tobruk Memorial Gardens. Cairns Convention Centre and Cairns International Airport are each a 10-minute drive away. All air-conditioned rooms include a work desk, a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests can enjoy the sun on the terrace, or indulge in an in-room massage. There is a 24-hour reception desk and a free shuttle to the Cairns city centre. Guests can admire the spectacular views of the Coral Sea while enjoying Cairns cuisine showcasing local produce as well as an extensive natural wine list with more than 300 of Australia’s and the world’s best organic, biodynamic and minimal intervention wines. Show full description

Historic property. Charming. Great location. Popular among couples. Opened December 2020. The Abbott Boutique Hotel features accommodation in Cairns near Reef and Rainforest Research Centre and Martin College. This 4-star hotel offers a shared lounge and a tour desk. The property is non-smoking and is situated 700 metres from Cairns Convention Centre. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a desk. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all rooms at The Abbott Boutique Hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms have a seating area. At the accommodation the rooms include bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near The Abbott Boutique Hotel include Cairns Station, Cairns Regional Gallery and The Cairns Civic Theater. The nearest airport is Cairns Airport, 7 km from the hotel. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Great interior design. Popular among women. Trinity Links Resort offers a hot tub and a fitness room, as well as air-conditioned accommodation in Cairns, 6.7 km from Cairns Convention Centre. Each accommodation at the 4-star aparthotel has pool views, and guests can enjoy access to an infinity pool and to a spa and wellness centre. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The aparthotel provides guests with a balcony, mountain views, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and bathrobes. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the aparthotel, units come with bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. Sightseeing tours are available within easy reach of the property. Barbecue facilities are at guests' disposal at the aparthotel, and guests can also relax in the garden or go on a picnic in the picnic area. Cairns Station is 7 km from the aparthotel, while Cairns Regional Gallery is 7.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cairns Airport, 14 km from Trinity Links Resort. Show full description

Apartment hotel. Great views. Great value. Coral Towers Holiday Suites in Cairns offer spacious apartments, only a 20-minute walk to Cairns city centre and to the reef fleet terminal where most of the boats depart to the Great Barrier Reef. Coral Towers provides fully-self contained, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments that include LCD TVs and balconies with views over Trinity Inlet to Green Island. The apartments are serviced weekly, however daily maid service is available for an additional charge. There is a swimming pool, a heated spa and free undercover secure parking. Babysitting services are available for an additional charge. Wifi is FREE but not unlimited. Coral Towers Holiday Suites is a 10-minute drive from Cairns International Airport. Show full description

Apartment hotel. Reef Gateway Apartments offers self-contained accommodation, just 15 minutes’ walk from the centre of Cairns. It has an outdoor saltwater pool, BBQ facilities and free Wi-Fi internet access. All air-conditioned apartments at Reef Gateway feature kitchen and laundry facilities, a spacious lounge room and TV with online content. Most apartments include a patio or balcony. Guest facilities include a spa pool, free undercover car parking and a large open car park. Located just one block from the Cairns Esplanade and Trinity Bay, Reef Gateway Apartments is a 15-minute walk from the Cairns Lagoon, cafes, restaurants, bars and shops. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Experience a sense of luxury at Hilton Cairns, located on the Cairns Esplanade. Boasting an absolute waterfront location, this property is located just 2 minutes’ walk from the Reef Departure Terminal and a 5-minute walk to the CBD and Cairns Convention Centre. Hilton Cairns offers spacious rooms, all with their own private balcony overlooking mountains and rainforests, Trinity Inlet or the vibrant city skyline. Features at the property include a spa pool and an outdoor lagoon-style pool where guests can relax and soak up the beautiful weather that Tropical North Queensland has to offer. Guests can enjoy the pool bar, or make use of ample soft seating, deck chairs and umbrellas around the pool. Following a busy day of sight-seeing, relax in the hotel's lobby bar - Gin Social - and enjoy the convenience of the hotel’s 2 restaurants with water views. The award-winning Mondo on the Waterfront offers a unique al fresco dining experience right on the water’s edge. Try the famous fajitas or perhaps treat yourself to a decadent Mondo BBQ. Signature restaurant offers diners a more refined menu, with local produce and international inspirations. For those looking for the flexibility of dining in room, the hotel has an extensive Room Service Menu, as well as a Grab and Go outlet for all your essential minibar items! Cairns Airport is a 15-minute drive away. Show full description

Officially opening our doors on 1 July 2021, The Benson Hotel has taken over a previous hotel. The property has been given new life from it's external facade, through the Lobby to the deco inspired Restaurant & Bar on level three, overlooking the city skyline. Existing guest rooms have experienced a stage one refresh with new carpet, curtains, paint and 55" Smart TVs with the bathrooms and furnishing to be refurbished in stage two over the coming months. Located in the heart of the central business district, The Benson Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Convention Center, Reef Casino, reef departure terminals, Esplanade Lagoon and Promenade. Free WiFi is included. For a more active time, go canoeing or horse riding. Make your own unique tour of the area with a rented bicycle or car. Return to a favorite drink at the bar, open from Tuesday-Saturday. The Benson Bar & Restaurant is a combination of relaxation and sophistication, offering an array of cocktails, modern dining and local delicacies. The restaurant opens from 6:30 am everyday and the bar from 12 pm till late. It also offers outdoor seating to enjoy the tropical climate. Show full description

Apartment hotel. Situated near Cairns city centre, Central Plaza Apartments offer spacious modern accommodation with free WiFi, a private balcony and a well-equipped kitchen. Guests enjoy a BBQ area, a swimming pool and spa pool. Air conditioning is included in the bedrooms and the living area of each self-contained apartment at Central Plaza Apartments Cairns. High-speed wireless internet access is available. Secure covered car parking is provided. Guests enjoy 10 free satellite TV channels, including 3 cable sports channels. These apartments are within a 5-minute drive from the shops and cafes of Cairns city centre. Cairns Airport is 5.4 km away. It is a 5-minute drive to Cairns Pier, departure point for trips to the Great Barrier Reef. Show full description